Anybody going to COTA this Friday 13th?
07-10-2018, 01:22 PM
#2
Drifting
Not that much different than in the day -- if its lit enough.
Biggest issue is getting blinded by oncoming traffic -- but you'll probably be dealing with OEM headlamps -- so it won't be that bad.
If it is, flip your mirrors out of the way -- you'll know if someone is coming up on you and what side as your interior illuminates. You can set your mirrors
to be real narrow field so that you can see only close to the car -- so that you can let folks pass and "see" them if need be -- but I've never had any issues
even with racing -- if they are closing fast, let them by, if they are annoying you with their lights, let them by.
Since I have only tracked at night while racing -- I'm not sure how point by's work -- or if I would be able to see them that well, but I can assure you at night,
the oncoming car can illuminate and see fairly well if you stick an arm out the window -- put some reflective tape on your wrist area!
Mike
Biggest issue is getting blinded by oncoming traffic -- but you'll probably be dealing with OEM headlamps -- so it won't be that bad.
If it is, flip your mirrors out of the way -- you'll know if someone is coming up on you and what side as your interior illuminates. You can set your mirrors
to be real narrow field so that you can see only close to the car -- so that you can let folks pass and "see" them if need be -- but I've never had any issues
even with racing -- if they are closing fast, let them by, if they are annoying you with their lights, let them by.
Since I have only tracked at night while racing -- I'm not sure how point by's work -- or if I would be able to see them that well, but I can assure you at night,
the oncoming car can illuminate and see fairly well if you stick an arm out the window -- put some reflective tape on your wrist area!
Mike
07-10-2018, 05:25 PM
#3
Drifting
Thought about going but too much going on, should only be one or two sessions at night since it's dark at 9 and the event ends at 11 pm. Let us know what you think.
07-10-2018, 08:49 PM
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Drifting
BTW, T18/19/20 sucks staring into the sun during sunset. Drove that one time in the winter on the last session and had to pull in as my visibility through my lexan was terrible.
Never noticed until twilight.
Mike
Never noticed until twilight.
Mike
07-19-2018, 01:17 PM
#6
Drifting
So what was the verdict?
How was the evening event?
thanks,
Mike
How was the evening event?
thanks,
Mike
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07-19-2018, 07:54 PM
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It was great. Good thing was that I had some muscle memory and track was well mapped out in my mind from previous sessions. Otherwise, It would be significantly harder. Some corners were very dark near the apex. I also observed that it seems easier to fixate on other cars taillights. As a side note, passing was done with blinker lights and I had my windows up. So much better and more relaxing than windows down.